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Council Members Arden Hills City Council 1245 West Highway 96
David Grant Arden Hills MN 55112
Brenda Holden Administrator's Update 651.634.5120
Gregg Larson W'ww ,ci.arden-h ills. DlII.US
Vincent Pellegrin For the week ending December 8, 2006
Work is proceeding toward the 2007 implementation ofa new phone system, It looks very likely
that we will be able to keep our existing phone numbers. This will make the transition process
much smoother!
Reminder: I will be out ofthe office December 13-18, All the department heads are scheduled to
be working during that time. Schawn will be Acting City Administrator in my absence,
On December 5th, Schawn and Greg attended the Karth Lake Improvement District meeting at
City Hall. A representative from the Karth Lake Board will be attending the December 18th
work session to provide an overview of the group's goals and objectives.
City staffrecently interviewed five candidates for the Finance Director position and has
. narrowed to two finalists. Schawn completed background checks ,md they were very good, The
finalists are scheduled to have management assessments completed on Decembcr 7th and 12th,
City staff is attempting to schedule the second round of intervicws for the two finance director
candidates for sometime in mid-December.
The City's employee recot,'llition luncheon has been scheduled for Thursday, Janllary 11 th at
11 :30 AM. A copy of the invitation has been included in the administrative report for your
reVIew,
City of Arden Hills is seeking volunteers for the City's various committees and commissions, If
you know of someone that may be interested in serving on a committee or commission, please
have them contact Schawn (651-634-5125) or visit the City's web site for application materials.
The deadline for submitting application materials is December 22nd, but the City will accept
applications until all open positions are filled.
Last week a public works employee was injured on the job. In addition, another employee is on
short-ternl disability leave. This leaves our eight person complement down to six during the
snow plowing season. We are hiring a retiree as a temporary employee for limited work
assignments and snow removal activities as needed until we have one of our full time employees
back on duty.
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. . PDA discussions are continuing with CRR
. Consultant Meeting next Wednesday from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at City Hall
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Non-Agenda for Week Ending Friday, December 08, 2006
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. Congressional Staff is in the process of revicwing documents associated with the Offer to
Purchase, The GSA is expecting to get a recommendation for approval by the
Congressional Committee, The GSA is still anticipating approval of the OTP by the
Congressional Committees by January 16,2007,
. Karen is in the proccss of contacting potential TCAAP Master Plan Advisory Group
participants, Staff anticipates bringing a recommendation to Council in January,
Chesapeake has completed the clean-up of their property in the Gateway Busincss District. They
have an interested party in a portion ofthc land and will likely do a build-to-suit project for the
tenant. They also anticipate bringing their final Master Plan to the Planning Commission and
Council in March of ncxt year.
James met with reprcsentatives of Bethel Univcrsity on Thursday, They are looking to move
forward with their new University Commons building in the first half of 2007, The new building
will be a focal and gathering point for the University. It will not be used to increase the overall
student population.
Recrcation news: Breakfast with Santa is this Saturday, December 9th at City Hall. Staff has
been busy preparing for this event.lce Rinks are coming along VERY well. We have a crew
coming in overnight Monday-Thursday to establish a base. Rinks arc scheduled to open on
December 18th, At this time, we anticipate opening on time. .
Boston Scientific has been generating a number of remodeling projects as they prepare to move
400 employees ovcr from their Maple Grove offices, They are also conducting a noise test at 4
am tomorrow to ensure they are not exceeding noise levels at one of their buildings, Residents
have been invited to attend the test; one has accepted,
Senator Chaudhary and Representative-elect Knuth have been invited to the 12/18 Work Session,
There was a question from City Council regarding Recreation fecs, fees are evaluated each and
every year. The fee is based on many factors:
1, I f it is a cooperation program with another city, we sit down and set the same fee, and base it
on the factors below.
2, Ifit is a revenue producing program, we look at instmctor fees, equipment and supplies, and
any other user fees. We like to be at 35-40% profit for those types of classes, That is the direct
fornmla used when setting minimum and maximum class sizes,
3, Ifit is a special event or a program that is offered for the community (loses money or brcaks
even), we look at keeping the fee managcable for families while trying to cover as many
expenses as possible, Programs that fall under this include: Special Events (Easter Egg Hunt,
Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Hoopla), our Playground Program, and Summer Field Trips,
4, We also need to look at surrounding cities/programs on a regular basis to make sure that we
are consistent as far as price, We don't want to over- or under-price classes.
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Non-Agenda for Week Ending Friday, December 08,2006
Mayor and City Council
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5. If the department upgrades software or something similar, depending on i[it is a yearly fee or
one time cost, we would consider raising fees to help cover costs. This would only occur after an
overall look at the various software options available.
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BY At BUCZKOWSKI. ;:;;pJ HM:US
Acting at the request of the Arden Hills Parks and
Recreation managel~ the City Council has authorized
City staff to apply for a grant that would allow for the
development of walking/bike trails in the vicinity of
Valentine Hills Elementary School.
The grant is part of a Minnesota Department of
Transportation program called Safe Routes to School
that looks to make hiking and walking to school a more
attradive option for students in grades K-8,
At the Noy. 27 council meeting, Parks and Recreation
manager Michelle Olson presented the grant as an
opportunity to build a more secure pathway in an area
surrounded by busy roads. The proposed trail would
connect existing park trails north of County Road E2,
and could possibly stretch east and west from Snelling
Avenue to New Brighton Road, although preliminary
plans call for the trail to fall short of both roadways,
The Mn/DOT program could provide a maximum of
$175,000 for infrastrudure projects, which is what staff
intends on requesting,
Recipients of the grant funding will be announced
. March 2007, and staff will put a hold on discussion of
the trail development if the application is un success-
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Other council business
. Council ,moved to renew Arden Hills' three-year agreement with the Ramsey
County SherIff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the city. ,
. A revised ptan fO!' expansion of the Boston Scientific campus on Hamline Avenue
. was apI?roved. The amended plan calls for a 2,250-square-foot addition, as opposed to
an ongmal plan for 10,225 square feet which the council approved in August.
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; Commission openings in Arden Hills
The City of Arden Hills is currently aged to seek additional information
seeking candidates to fill vacancies on and/or obtain an application form from
its various commissions and commit- Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 W Hwy. 96, or
tees, Membership on a commission or by calling City Hall at 651-634-5120,
committee requires a time commitment Applications are also available on the
of at least one meeting per month, City's Web site at www,cLarden-
The following committees and com- hills,mn,us,
missions have openings at this time: Interested candidates are encouraged
. Planning Commission --- meets 7 to submit a completed application form,
p.m, the first Wednesday of each month; letter of interest, and resume to the fol-
. Parks, Trails, and Recreation lowing address by Dee, 22, 2006: City of
Committee ---' meets 7 p,m, the third Arden Hills, City
Tuesday of each month; Committee/Commission openings, 1245
. Communications Committee (city W Hwy- 96, Arden Hills, Minn" 55112-
newsletter) --- meets 5::30 p.m, the last For additional information, contact
Tuesday of each month; Assistant City Administrator Schawn
. Economic Development Johnson at 651-634-5120 or Schawn,john-
Commission -- meets 7:30 a.m, the third son@ci.arden-hills,mn,us,
Wednesday of each month,
Residents of Arden Hills arc encour-
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. Proud to Serve. . .
For the last 17 years Brian Shablow has put his
lite on the linc. As a paid-on-calllireiightcr
for the Lake Johanna Firc Dcpartment Brian
proudly served the citics of Arden Hills, North
Oaks and Shoreview, fighting fircs and saving
lives.
Now it's time to help Brian. , ,
On the morning of September 12, 2006. Urian
was on his way to work when he was critically
injured in a motorcycle accident. The accident
left Brian paralyzed from the chcst down. He A Benefit For
will not walk again,
Brian Shablow
Following the accident rathcr than help save thc
lives of others, Brian spcnt wccks fighting t4:H'
his own life, Now he has begun thc long Date: January 27,2007
. process of rehabilitation, What's that old
adage., .Life can changc in an instant? Time: 7:00 pm - II :00 pm
Brian 's t~lInily and friends have joined togethcr Place:
to help. \Ve ask that you help too. Brian has Green MiIIl~estaurant
been marricd for ncarlv 25 vears to his wilC J 000 Gramsie Road
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Denise, a public school Speech Clinician. They Shoreview, MN 55126
have two beautiful children Bryanna (18) and
Jamcs (16), The f~lInily's home mllst be
rcnovated so it is accessible to Urian, an adaptcd Silent Auction And Raffle
vehicle must be purchased and there are many
bills to pay while Brian is unable to work as a
Senior Engineer with Mechanical Systems
Design, Inc. of St. Paul. . .
Direct Donations:
Brian has also been active as: US Bank
Brian Shablow Benefit Fund
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Plumbing Engincers (ASPE): Shorcvic\v, MN5-:? 126
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* Membcr of First St. Paul Toastmasters,
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145 University Avenue West. st. Paul. MN 55103-2044
(651) 281-1200' (800) 925-11Z'
L~uc of Minnesota Cillc& Fax: (651) 281-1299 . TDO: (651) 281-1290
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Novcmher 17, 2006
rkar city official:
'yO our role as a leader means you arc often responsible for making tough decisions on a range of
topics--including land use, Balancing short-teml conflicts against the long-teml health and
vision for your community can otten lead to controversy that is difficult to navigate.
The program for the League's 2007 Ll~adership Confcrence for Expericnced Officials will
bring together leading legal and planning professionals to help you 1cam more about the policy.
d('cision-making, and politics that often come \vith land use issues.
During this conference you'll dig into the issues surrounding local land use.'{ou \vill:
. -Explore how to demystify the comprehensive planning process and huild civic
engagement.
- Discover \vhen your .loo is to act like a judge and 'v"hen you need to serve as
lawn13ker.
- Get real-life Minnesota scenarios-from cities big and small--to help you identify
some of thl' pitfalls and positives in Ianel use politics.
~ . Meet the League's team of experienced lanel use attorneys---your go-to guys to heip
..\:: .'. your city avoid missteps ancllawsuits by orienting you to the legalities surrounding
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Please take a moment to re'vicw the enclosed brochure and make a point to share it with the rest
of your council. \Vc look f()[\varc! to secmg you at this Leadership Conference in Januarv. and to
providing you with the land use know-hov,! to make the long-ternl vision for your city a reality,
Sincerely,
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Elected officiols are responsible for making tough decisions on
a range of topics, including land use. Balancing short-term conflicts
against the long-term health and vision for your community can often
lead to controversy that is difficult to navigate.
Attend this conference and dig into the policy, decision-making,
and politics that often come with local land use issues. You'll: .
. Demystify the comprehensive planning process and
learn to build civic engagement
. Know when your job is to act like a judge and when you need
to serve as lawmaker
. Understand why all land use politics is local
. Meet the League's team of experienced land use attorneys
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Register online at
www./mnc.org
Program II
The program for the 2007 League of Minnesota Cities' Leadership Conference for Experienced
. Officials will bring together leading legal and planning professionals to help you:
. Demystify the comprehensive planning process and build civic engagemen,t.
You'll learn how the land use planning process can be an opportunity for elected leaders to shape the
long-term future of their cities and build community involvement, And you'll get ideas for how to develop
a comprehensive plan without breaking your budget.
. Know when your job is to act like a judge and when you need to serve as lawmaker.
Land use decisions require that elected officials serve in different roles, Sometimes you need to act as a
judge, reviewing applications against guidelines to determine whether to approve a permit, variance, or
conditional use permit, Other times your role is akin to that of lawmaker in developing ordinances and
other land use tools that deal with the long-term vision of your city,
. Understand why all land use politics is local. You'll get to learn from other dties that have
navigated a tough political landscape without running afoul, as well as from those who haven't been as
fortunate. Real-life Minnesota scenarios from cities big and small will help you identify some of the pitfalls
and positives in land use politics. You'll also dig into managing expectations among residents
and developers,
. Meet the League's team of experienced land use attorneys. These are your go-to guys, and
they're on hand to help your city avoid missteps and lawsuits by orienting you to the legalities surrounding
land use. They make terms such as "findings of fact" and legal requirements such as the
. 60-day rule understandable,
Land use/loss control attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Prior to his
current position, he worked as a staff attorney with the League's Research & Inquiry Service, a post he
held for four years, Prior to joining the League, Jed worked for the State of Minnesota, the University
of Minnesota, and the City of Minneapolis, He attended the University of Minnesota Law School and
Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs.
Principal in the firm of Hoff, Barry and Kozar, P.A., where he lJas represented Minnesota cities for
more than 30 years, He currently serves as city attorney for Maple Grove and Dayton, In addition,
he has represented cities on behalf of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust since 1986,
with a special emphasis on land use, construction, and civil rights claims.
Shareholder in the law firm of Campbell Knutson P.A, where he practices land use and municipal law,
He is a past president of the Minnesota Association of City Attorneys, Roger is the city attorney for
several suburban cities,
Senior land use attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Paul splits his time
between defending lawsuits against cities and devising loss control strategies to prevent and
minimize lawsuits, Prior to his current position, he worked as an assistant attorney general for the
State of Minnesota. He also is an adjunct professor at the Hamline School of Law, where he teaches
environmental law,
President and director of planning for Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban, Ine., a group of consulting
planners and landscape architects, which recently merged with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik &
Associates, Ine. With more than 25 years of experience, John has helped nearly 100 cities and counties
prepare and implement comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations,
Schedule
· FRIDAY, JANUARY 12/ FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 .
2p.m. Check-In
2:45 p.m. Welcomel Announcements from Jim Miller, LMC executive director
3 p.m. Introduction to land Use-Snapshot of Your Roles, Pitfalls, and Tools That Can Help
l.and use issues require elected city officials to serve in many different roles, from acting as a lawmaker
to acting like a judge, How and when you play each role depends upon whether you are developing,
implementing. or managing your city's policies, This session is meant to help you:
· Understand the high costs of land use litigation and why your city should strive to avoid lawsuits;
· Discover where elected officials typically run into trouble; and
· Find out about tools that can guide decision-making and help you avoid problems.
3:30 p.m. The Policy of land Use-
Building a Foundation for Decision-Making and Your City's Future
Land use planning is an opportunity for elected officials to exercise leadership, invite public
participation, and collaborate to shape the future of your city, In this session, faculty will demystify
the comprehensive planning process, You will:
· Begin to focus on the policy process and the legislative role of elected officials in developing the
rules and guidelines by which future land use decisions will be made;
· Learn what a comprehensive plan is and isn't, the value of a timeline, and how to define your city's vision;
· Understand the roles of people in the process, including planners, planning commission members,
elected officials, and the public;
· Explore the value of planning on a continuum, including developing, updating, and implementing
your plan; and
· Gain ideas for how to develop a self-designed plan and where you might get funding.
5:30 p.m. Social Hour .
Network, share stories, and learn from your colleagues,
6:30 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. Adjourn
· SATURDAY, JANUARY 13/ SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
7a.m. Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. The Process of land Use-Following the Rules You've Made
Elected offICials have the chance to set the rules for land use through the policy development process
their city goes through, But they also have the responsibility to follow the rules once they are adopted,
During this "Process of Land Use" discussion, you'll:
· Learn how you must shift from a legislative to quasi-judicial role, making your land use decisions
based upon the guidelines adopted in earlier planning stages;
· Understand the legal tools available to help guide city land use decision-making, how and when to
use them, and get samples; and
· Gather information about tools that can help you avoid problems and guide decision-making,
11 a.m. The Politics of land Use-Exercising Political Courage and Navigating Controversial Issues
Elected officials are charged with the responsibility of tough decision-making, and work hard to balance
short-term conflicts and the long-term vision and health of their communities. Navigating controversy
sometimes is part of the charge, In this session, you'll:
· Learn from real-life examples of how policy can go good, how it can go bad, and how it can go
downright rotten; .
· Get pointers on managing expectations of planning commissions, developers, the public,
and opposition groups; and
· Discuss deJling with the media on contentious issues,
12 p.m. Adjourn
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7 a.m.: Continental (onference registration deadline: Jan. 5
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The program matches seniors in need of chore services with youth and adults who can
provide thc services at very affordable rates, Seniors who meet federal income guidelines
can also qualify for free services.
"We get calls from picking up apples, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, garage cleaning,
moving heavy furniture -- even painting and doing small repairs," Peterson says.
Currently there arc 100 seniors actively enrolled in the program. The oldest is 97. Each
year over 200 youth and adults provide nearly 1,400 hours of service. This year, NYFS
has been very fortunate to receive help from thc Land O'Lakes Corporation. Land
O'Lakes volunteers recently received a half day ofT from work so they could participate in
NYFS' Fall Rakc A Thon.
"We will be having a ministry group from Bethel College called Gloves and Boots
partnering with us for the entire school year;' adds Peterson. "They will volunteer for the
seniors every Saturday throughout the year!"
For more information about the Senior Chore Program, please call Debbie at 651-379-
3451 or email debbi~p-,@llyfs,Q[g.
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Mounds View School District levy passes again in
vote recount
^ rccount of the Mounds View School District's operating levy referendum
resulted in the lcvy passing but by an even smaller margin.
A recount of the Mounds View School District's operating levy referendum
resulted in the levy passing but by an even smaller margin.
The recount, conducted Thursday and Friday at the Ramsey County Elections
Office and open to the public, resulted in the levy passing by a count of 17,044
to 17,003, a margin of 41 votes out of more than 34,000 cast.
A resident had officially requested a recount of the levy referendum, which
voters approved on Election Day by a count of 17,047 to 16,994, a margin of 53
votes,
The recount will become official later this month when a canvassing board
certifies the result.
The operating levy is an 8-year tax that will provide $900 per pupil in the first
. year with an inflationary clause that would probably bring it to $990 per pupil in
four years,
JEFF RUSH
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